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Report regarding a resolution accepting $5,003.67 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support library collections and programs in the New Main Library, and approving Budget Amendment # 23.044. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $5,003.67 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library to support library collections and programs in the New Main Library, and approving Budget Amendment # 23.044.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The South San Francisco Friends of the Library (FOL) has received a $5,000 donation from Summer Hill Housing Group “in honor of City Manager Mike Futrell’s contribution to the City of South San Francisco” and wish to use this donation, plus an additional $3.67 from previously identified FOL donations, to support New Main Library collections and programs. Recent FOL donations to the New Main Library include $1,000,000 to support third floor library services and $29,454.17 to support an opening day collection. This additional $5,003.67 will be used for library collections and programs that will further enhance services at the new facility.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Library Department’s 2022-23 general fund budget will be amended via Budget Amendment # 23.044 to reflect an increase from the donated funds from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library in the amount of $5,003.67 .
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Building a New Main Library as part of the Community Civic Campus is an action item in the City Strategic Plan under Priority #2: Quality of Life. This funding will support library collections and programs in our New Main Library.
CONCLUSION
Acceptance of this resolution will support exciting and engaging collections and programs in our New Main Library. It is recommended that the City Council accept $5,003.67 from the South San Francisco Friends of the Library and approve Budget Amendment 23.044.